Essex County Civic Centre. An historic Amherstburg landmark is getting a much-needed facelift. At the regular Essex County Council meeting last Wednesday night, local municipal politicians agreed to a pre-budget approval that will see work begin on the Big Creek Bridge. Originally built in 1932, the bridge will see nearly three million invested to rehabilitate the bridge on County Road 18 which is a connecting link between Amherstburg and Malden Centre. “Our best chance for s

The County of Essex is looking at adding 11 new positions including the hiring of eight new paramedics as part of the 2026 budget. Director of financial services/treasurer Melissa Ryan told county council at last Wednesday night’s meeting that a three percent increase is expected which translates to about $3.97 million in additional costs. Besides the paramedics, the county is also looking to add an EMS manager for physical resources, an HR generalist and an HR assistant. Ind

Amherstburg's Heritage District. The Amherstburg heritage committee received an update on a recent conference, with a topic of a “heritage economy” being an idea that could be developed in the future. Committee chair Simon Chamely gave committee members a synopsis of the Ontario Heritage Conference in Prince Edward County held in June. He outlined what is happening in that area with regards to heritage and the events at the conference itself. Chamely noted an address by histo